AARP....Are you a member? Join or not?

I like saving money too (actually, we really have to now) so I will look into it when I get the invite.  But how much does it cost to join?  I didn't know they had strong views, I will have to look it up!  But at this point, needing to save money is a priority!

Silver Sneakers (AARP) gives you a free gym membership.  Not sure exactly which insurance companies accept it, but it is worth about $20 a month just for that.

While DH and I are not members, my parents were.  After dad's former employer screwed over their retirees' medical benefits, I helped them search for a replacement plan.  The AARP plan was the most reasonably priced and was a game changer as far as their retirement money.  They were always very helpful with my mother when she needed to call them, and they always paid claims promptly.  When the time comes for DH and I to look for supplemental insurance coverage, we will definitely consider them.  We just haven't joined at this point because we get all the benefits and discounts we need  with a AAA card.

We saved $400 on a lodge we rented for six days. We bought a three year membership.

We asked for senior discount at Outback, Bonefish and not once did they ask for our AARP card.

I enjoy their monthly magazine/newspaper. It is full of great articles.

This describes my husband. Why pay for something you are never going to use??? He says he likes the magazine - the one that sits untouched and pretty much has the same stories you can find elsewhere. 

I did check a coupe of times on hotels and discovered that my insurance company offered better discounts.

No. We are fortunate to have great Medicare supplemental insurance through my DH's former employer (Ford Motor Co) It also includes vision care, dental and Silver Sneakers. We belong to AAA and get discounts on many things through them. 

I got it at 50.  Maybe it was my insurance company.